Context Clues with Figurative Language

The boy's eyes sparkled like diamonds as he opened his birthday present.

What does the phrase "eyes sparkled like diamonds" mean?

• The boy's eyes were dull and lifeless.

• The boy's eyes were shining brightly.

• The boy's eyes were closed tightly.

• The boy's eyes were wet with tears.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The soccer field stretched out before them like a green carpet, inviting them to play.

What does the phrase "soccer field stretched out like a green carpet" mean?

• The soccer field was small and crowded.

• The soccer field was dirty and unkempt.

• The soccer field was flat and boring.

• The soccer field was vast and inviting.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The child's laughter bubbled up like a fountain, filling the room with joy.

What does the phrase "laughter bubbled up like a fountain" mean?

• The child's laughter was quiet and subdued.

• The child's laughter was loud and uncontrollable.

• The child's laughter was sad and melancholic.

• The child's laughter was angry and hostile.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The car roared down the highway like a hungry lion chasing its prey.

What does the phrase "roared down the highway like a hungry lion" mean?

• The car moved quietly and slowly.

• The car moved quickly and loudly.

• The car moved cautiously and carefully.

• The car moved erratically and unpredictably.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Her words were like daggers, cutting through the silence with their sharpness.

What does the phrase "words were like daggers" mean?

• Her words were comforting and gentle.

• Her words were harsh and hurtful.

• Her words were funny and entertaining.

• Her words were wise and insightful.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The sun peeked out from behind the clouds, smiling down on the earth like a warm embrace.

What does the phrase "smiling down on the earth" mean?

• The sun was shining brightly.

• The sun was hiding behind the clouds.

• The sun was frowning at the earth.

• The sun was sleeping peacefully.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The garden was a riot of colors, with flowers blooming like fireworks in the sky.

What does the phrase "riot of colors" mean?

• The garden was quiet and peaceful.

• The garden was messy and disorganized.

• The garden was colorful and vibrant.

• The garden was dark and gloomy.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The moon hung in the sky like a glowing lantern, lighting up the night.

What does the phrase "moon hung in the sky like a glowing lantern" mean?

• The moon was hidden behind the clouds.

• The moon was bright and beautiful.

• The moon was small and insignificant.

• The moon was moving quickly across the sky.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The forest was a symphony of sounds, with birds chirping like a choir in the trees.

What does the phrase "a symphony of sounds" mean?

• The birds were singing loudly and beautifully.

• The birds were fighting and squawking.

• The birds were sleeping quietly.

• The birds were hiding and silent.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Her smile was as bright as a lighthouse beacon, guiding him through the darkness.

What does the phrase "smile was as bright as a lighthouse beacon" mean?

• Her smile was warm and inviting.

• Her smile was hidden and secretive.

• Her smile was fake and insincere.

• Her smile was cold and distant.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D